John Huston

American film director, screenwriter, and actor (1906–1987)
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John Huston

Summary

John Huston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nevada[2]. He was born on August 5, 1906[3]. He passed away in Middletown[4]. He died on August 28, 1987[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,198 views/month, #3,595 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nevada[2], John Huston…
  • John Huston died in Middletown[4].
  • John Huston was born on August 5, 1906[3].
  • John Huston died on August 28, 1987[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
  • John Huston's father was Walter Huston[13].
  • John Huston's mother was Rhea Gore[14].
  • Among John Huston's spouses was Evelyn Keyes[15].
  • John Huston was married to Enrica Soma[16].
  • John Huston was married to Dorothy Harvey[17].
  • Among John Huston's spouses was Lesley Black[18].
  • Among John Huston's spouses was Celeste Shane[19].
  • A child of John Huston was Tony Huston[20].
  • A child of John Huston was Anjelica Huston[21].
  • A child of John Huston was Danny Huston[22].
  • A child of John Huston was Allegra Huston[23].
  • John Huston held citizenship in United States[24].
  • English was John Huston's native language[25].
  • John Huston's professions included actor[6].
  • John Huston's professions included film actor[7].
  • John Huston worked as a film director[8].
  • John Huston's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • John Huston's professions included film producer[10].
  • John Huston worked as a writer[26].
  • John Huston was employed by Samuel Goldwyn Productions[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Nevada[2], John Huston… he was born on August 5, 1906[3]. His father was Walter Huston[13]. His mother was Rhea Gore[14]. English was his native language[25].

Education

Educated at Art Students League of New York[28], an art academy[29], in United States[30], founded in 1875[31], headquartered in 57th Street[32]; Abraham Lincoln High School[33], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1878[36]; and Hollywood High School[37], a high school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1903[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], film producer[10], and writer[26]. Employers include Samuel Goldwyn Productions[27], a film production company[41], in United States[42], founded in 1923[43]; Universal Pictures[44], a film production company[45], in United States[46], founded in 1912[47], headquartered in Universal City[48]; and United States Army Signal Corps[49], a branch of service[50], in United States[51], founded in 1863[52].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Maltese Falcon[53], The Treasure of the Sierra Madre[54], Key Largo[55], The Asphalt Jungle[56], The African Queen[57], and Moulin Rouge[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[59], a grade of an order[60], in United States[61]; Academy Award for Best Director[62], an award for best direction[63], in United States[64], founded in 1929[65]; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[66]; AFI Life Achievement Award[67]; American Campaign Medal[68]; and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[69].

Personal Life

Spouses include Evelyn Keyes[15], a film actor[70], 1916–2008[71], of United States[72], specialised in acting[73]; Enrica Soma[16], a model[74], 1929–1969[75], of United States[76]; Dorothy Harvey[17]; Lesley Black[18]; and Celeste Shane[19]. Children include Tony Huston[20], an actor[77], b. 1950[78], of United States[79]; Anjelica Huston[21], a television actor[80], b. 1951[81], of United States[82], awarded the Donostia Award[83]; Danny Huston[22], a television director[84], b. 1962[85], of Italy[86]; and Allegra Huston[23], a novelist[87], b. 1964[88], of United States[89]. John Huston's religion is recorded as atheism[90]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[91].

Death and Burial

John Huston died on August 28, 1987[5]. He died in Middletown[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[92]. Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

John Huston ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,198 views/month, #3,595 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[93] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[94]

He has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson[95], a film director[96], b. 1970[97], of United States[98], awarded the Cannes Best Director Award[99].

FAQs

Where was John Huston born?

John Huston's place of birth was Nevada[2].

Where did John Huston die?

John Huston passed away in Middletown[4].

Who were John Huston's parents?

John Huston's father was Walter Huston[13]. John Huston's mother was Rhea Gore[14].

Who was John Huston married to?

John Huston's spouses include Evelyn Keyes[15], Enrica Soma[16], Dorothy Harvey[17], and Lesley Black[18].

What did John Huston do for work?

John Huston worked as actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10].

Where did John Huston go to school?

John Huston was educated at Art Students League of New York[28], Abraham Lincoln High School[33], and Hollywood High School[37].

What awards did John Huston receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[59], Academy Award for Best Director[62], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[66], and AFI Life Achievement Award[67].

Who did John Huston influence?

John Huston has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson[95].

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